Westmorland and Furness Council News

Westmorland and Furness Council is recruiting a new cohort of apprentices, offering exciting opportunities for people to kickstart their careers in local government.

Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking residents’ and stakeholders’ views on proposed policy changes relating to home to school transport eligibility and support.

Adoption Cumbria is proudly taking part in LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2026, calling on LGBTQ+ individuals and couples across the county to consider whether they could offer a safe, stable and loving home to a child who needs one.

96.5 per cent of pupils in the Westmorland and Furness Local Authority area have been offered their first-choice secondary school, figures released today confirm.

Cumbria is set to take centre stage at the Houses of Parliament next month as political leaders, investors and industry representatives gather together for an economic showcase.

The council's Cabinet member for Communities, Customer Services, Culture and Communications, Councillor Helen Chaffey, has provided a detailed update on the closure of Barrow Market and the future of the market and Forum.

Today, councillors at Westmorland and Furness Council reluctantly agreed to a 4.99% council tax increase alongside the following changes.

Apprentices with Westmorland and Furness Council were welcomed to a special celebration event as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Regulators have recognised strengths in Westmorland and Furness Council’s Housing Landlord service and a culture of ‘putting tenants first’, awarding the service the second highest rating following a recent inspection.

Essential maintenance works are set to take place to repair and restore sections of the historic Straight Bridge on the A683.